NALC 2025 And WLC 2025 Registration Now Open

Registration for PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference 2025 (NALC) and Women’s Leadership Conference 2025 (WLC) is now open. The conferences will be held in Chicago and Coronado, California, respectively.

Both conferences are pivotal events for the promotional products industry each year.

“Any great industry association thrives on bringing people together to collaborate, grow and find joy in the journey,” says Drew Holmgreen, president and CEO of PPAI. “The strength of PPAI’s conference lineup – whether it’s the strategic foresight of NALC or the vibrant ideas exchange of WLC – showcases the impact PPAI makes when this community comes together.

These events are more than just professional development; they’re a catalyst for connection, inspiration and the kind of innovation that moves our industry forward.”

Drew Holmgreen

President & CEO, PPAI

“These events are more than just professional development; they’re a catalyst for connection, inspiration and the kind of innovation that moves our industry forward. We can’t wait to see you there, and I look forward to growing alongside you.”

NALC 2025 Registration Details

NALC features engaging sessions and exclusive speakers tailored specifically for top-level executives and industry visionaries. NALC 2025 will provide insights and strategies aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the promotional products industry.

This year’s conference will be held May 12-14, 2025, at the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile.

The early bird registration fee for PPAI members is $2,100 until March 20. The early bird registration fee for non-PPAI members is $2,600 until March 20.
After March 20, the registration fee for members is $2,500 and $2,900 for non-members.
Registrants have until April 10 to register for the host hotel. Make your reservation here.

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WLC Registration Details

Last year’s WLC saw a record-breaking 221 registrants; a significant milestone for the conference’s 20th anniversary. WLC 2025 will be held June 23-25, 2025, at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa in Coronado, California.

Attendees will join women from diverse professional backgrounds as they exchange empowering business insights and celebrate successes. WLC is the place to make connections, toast the PPAI Women of Achievement and broaden horizons on everything from corporate finance to AI and the value of keeping a beginner’s mindset.

The early bird registration fee for PPAI members is $1,300 until May 1. The early bird registration fee for non-PPAI members is $1,600.
After May 1, the registration fee for members is $1,500 and $1,900 for non-members.
Registrants have until May 30 to book at the host hotel. Make your reservation here.

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Early Registrants Weigh In

Several early registrants for both conferences are all amped up to attend.

Jason Lipsett, president of Charles River Apparel, PPAI 100’s No. 37 supplier, is an early registrant for NALC, and he says the conference is a perfect way to keep in touch with peers.

“Last year, I started getting more involved with industry events and have seen firsthand the value of those connections,” says Lipsett. “NALC is a great opportunity to catch up with peers and learn how others are navigating a fast-changing market. With it being mid-year, it’s the perfect time to reflect and gather fresh ideas to keep momentum going during a year of significant change.”

NALC is a great opportunity to catch up with peers and learn how others are navigating a fast-changing market.”

Jason Lipsett

President, Charles River Apparel

For Matt Wagner, vice president of sales at Fields Manufacturing, PPAI 100’s No. 80 supplier, attending NALC is about playing a role in the advancement of the industry.

“I’m excited to connect with fellow industry leaders and like-minded visionaries to exchange insights, explore emerging trends and spark new inspiration within myself,” Wagner says. “Beyond the learning experience, it’s about playing a part in shaping the future of our industry through meaningful change. And if we can have a little fun along the way, I’m all in!”

Beyond the learning experience, it’s about playing a part in shaping the future of our industry through meaningful change.”

Matt Wagner

VP of Sales, Fields Manufacturing

Grace Schettler, senior vice president of sales for business services member Chipply, loves attending WLC every year because it empowers women in the promo space to be their best selves.

“I look forward to the WLC every year because it’s an exceptional networking event for women in the industry,” says Schettler. “The speakers are always fantastic, and the opportunity to learn from others, whether you’re young or experienced, is one of the best things about the event. It truly does empower women to be leaders, both in their own careers and within our industry as a whole.”